Message from Medical Officer of Health

The mission of the Perth District Health Unit is to work in partnership with our community to foster conditions in which people can be healthy. We promote health, protect health, and prevent disease by providing community health services and programs for all the people of Perth County.

What do we do?

Promote healthy lifestyle choices

Healthy eating (nutrition programs)

Parenting (drop-in services, education programs and home visits)

Physical activity (tips and resources for all ages)

Pregnancy (education classes and resource packages)

Stop smoking help (one-on-one counselling)

Prevent disease and injuries

Alcohol and substance misuse prevention (education and community awareness)

School-based programs (education and resources for teachers and parents, and counselling for students)

Smoke-free public places and workplaces (Enforcement of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act)

We have a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, and as we move forward, we intend to focus on age over the lifespan, ensuring equal access to information and services to all ages from infants to seniors.

I am proud to be part of a strong team of professionals and I am confident that the Perth District Health Unit will continue to progress as a centre of excellence and leadership in public health.

I hope that you find this website helpful and that you learn more about the services we provide and how they can be easily accessed.

From all of us at the Perth District Health Unit, I wish you good health!